Mid-Day Breakouts Report - Monday, February 24th, 2014

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MIDDAY BREAKOUTS REPORT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2014
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DOW 16295.83 192.53 (1.20%) | NASDAQ 4310.56 47.15 (1.11%) | S&P 500 1858.27 22.02 (1.20%)

Time of Screening : 2/24/2014 12:07:03 PM Report Released : 2/24/2014 12:47:34 PM
Price is: Above 52W High and Less Than 52W High but within 10% of the 52 Week High
Volume Is: At least 75% of 50 Day Average at the time of the screening.
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Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Pivot Point
Symbol/Exchange Company Name Industry Group	PRICE	CHANGE (%Change)	Day High	Volume (% DAV) (50 DAV)	52 Wk Hi % From Hi	Date Featured	Price Featured	Max Buy
LEAF - NYSE Springleaf Holdings Inc	$28.60	+2.46 9.41%	$28.91	549,794 175.65% of 50 DAV 50 DAV is 313,000	$27.34 4.61%	2/24/2014	$28.60	PP = $27.44 MB = $28.81
Most Recent Note - 2/24/2014 12:28:41 PM Y - Color code is changed to yellow with pivot point cited based on its 1/09/14 high plus 10 cents. A strong finish above its pivot point my clinch a convincing technical buy signal. Gapped up today and rallied for a new 52-week high with above average volume behind its considerable gain. Earnings increases have been above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 3 latest quarterly comparisons through Sep '13. There are no Featured Stock Updates™ available for this stock at this time. You may request one by clicking the Request a New Note link below
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Symbol - Exchange - Industry Group Company Name	Last	Chg	Day High	52 WK Hi	% From Hi	Volume % DAV	DAV
AKRX - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Akorn Inc	$27.65	+1.17 4.42%	$27.90	$26.94	2.64%	993,529 127.54%	779,000
Most Recent Note for AKRX - 2/24/2014 12:09:19 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gap up gain adding to a recent spurt of volume-driven gains. Undercut its 50 DMA line during its consolidation then rebounded since last noted with caution in the 12/24/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +7% on +18% sales revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly comparisons showed stronger sales revenues and earnings increases which were waning. Annual earnings history (A criteria) is not a match with the models of past great winners identified using the fact-based investment system."
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ARMK - NYSE - Comml Svcs-Outsourcing Aramark Holdings Corp	$28.30	+0.05 0.18%	$28.34	$29.71	-4.75%	807,326 98.10%	823,000
Most Recent Note for ARMK - 2/24/2014 12:11:25 PM Reported earnings +53% on +6% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter. Limited history and lack of substantial sales revenues growth leaves concerns, and it is up considerably from its 12/12 13 IPO at $20.
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CAR - NASDAQ - Leisure-Services Avis Budget Group Inc	$46.25	+1.37 3.05%	$46.25	$44.89	3.03%	1,716,715 90.93%	1,888,000
Most Recent Note for CAR - 2/24/2014 12:12:40 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's 6th consecutive gain. The 2/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Quarterly and annual earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fundamental guidelines (C and A criteria) of the fact-based investment system."
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CBPO - NASDAQ - DRUGS - Biotechnology China Biologic Products	$37.13	+0.10 0.27%	$37.13	$38.60	-3.81%	20,569 85.70%	24,000
Most Recent Note for CBPO - 2/24/2014 12:13:44 PM Retreating from its 52-week high hit last week with considerable volume-driven gains. Found support near its 200 DMA line while consolidating since noted with caution in the 12/12/13 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +4% on +0% sales for the Sep 13 quarter, and earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum necessary to satisfy the C criteria. Waning annual earnings increases in FY '10 and '11 were noted as a flaw concerning the A criteria."
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DTV - NASDAQ - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Communication Equipment Directv	$75.33	+0.31 0.41%	$75.57	$75.73	-0.53%	3,571,458 88.95%	4,015,000
Most Recent Note for DTV - 2/24/2014 12:14:32 PM Perched at its 52-week high today. The 2/21/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported -1%* earnings on +7% sales revenues, below the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria). Its annual earnings (A criteria) growth has been steady."*
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JOBS - NASDAQ - DIVERSIFIED SERVICES - Staffing &; Outsourcing Service Fifty One Job Inc Ads	$79.95	-3.45 -4.14%	$83.00	$86.00	-7.03%	35,075 100.21%	35,000
Most Recent Note for JOBS - 2/24/2014 12:16:55 PM Gapped down today retreating from new 52-week highs hit last week. Reported earnings +28% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Managed a choppy ascent since trading above its 2011 highs when reports Sep and Oct '13 mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Earnings increases have been below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) in the 5 latest quarterly comparisons through Jun '13. It survived but failed to impress since dropped from the Featured Stocks list on 3/16/11."
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LXFT - NYSE - Comp Sftwr-Spec Enterprs Luxoft Holding Inc Cl A	$40.41	+0.56 1.41%	$41.51	$43.56	-7.23%	76,189 94.06%	81,000
Most Recent Note for LXFT - 2/24/2014 12:29:34 PM Consolidating above prior highs and its 50 DMA line after a recent technical breakout. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +15% on +32% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, and fundamental concerns remain. Quarterly and annual earnings history (C and A criteria) has not been strong and steady."
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MPB - NASDAQ - Banks-Northeast Mid Penn Bancorp Inc	$14.75	+0.28 1.94%	$14.75	$14.97	-1.47%	2,754 137.70%	2,000
Most Recent Note for MPB - 2/24/2014 12:30:45 PM Consolidating near its 52-week high. The 2/06/14 mid-day report cautioned members concerning this thinly traded stock - "Earnings history is not a match with the fundamentals of the fact-based investment system (C and A criteria)."
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SMCI - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Networking &; Communication Dev Super Micro Computer Inc	$21.24	+0.41 1.97%	$21.31	$23.54	-9.77%	376,116 83.03%	453,000
Most Recent Note for SMCI - 2/24/2014 12:31:51 PM Still consolidating in a tight range near its 52-week high and staying well above its 50 DMA line following a considerable 1/22/14 gap up gain on heavy volume. Reported earnings +94% on +22% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter but fundamental concerns remain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +214%* on +14% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, but fundamental concerns remain. Annual earnings history (A criteria) has been up and down."*
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STRT - NASDAQ - AUTOMOTIVE - Auto Parts Strattec Security Corp	$62.65	-0.06 -0.10%	$66.28	$63.85	-1.88%	13,967 93.11%	15,000
Most Recent Note for STRT - 2/24/2014 12:33:03 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's gain adding to a spurt of volume-driven gains. The 2/19/14 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +56% on +13% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, above the +25% minimum earnings guideline (C criteria) but prior quarterly comparisons were sub par and fundamental concerns remain."
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SWKS - NASDAQ - ELECTRONICS - Semiconductor - Integrated Cir Skyworks Solutions Inc	$34.21	+1.49 4.55%	$34.30	$33.44	2.30%	4,063,461 126.82%	3,204,000
Most Recent Note for SWKS - 2/24/2014 12:34:08 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gap up and considerable gain. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22%* on +11% sales revenues for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2013, and prior quarterly comparisons showed earnings below the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria)."*
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TCX - NASDAQ - Retail-Internet Tucows Inc Cl A	$14.21	+0.69 5.08%	$14.48	$14.92	-4.78%	53,560 103.00%	52,000
Most Recent Note for TCX - 2/24/2014 12:36:57 PM Reported improved earnings increases in the Sep and Dec '13 quarterly comparisons but fundamental concerns remain. Consolidating above its 50 DMA line within close striking distance of its 52-week high with little resistance remaining due to overhead supply.
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UA - NYSE - CONSUMER NON-DURABLES - Textile - Apparel Clothing Under Armour Inc Cl A	$115.72	+3.04 2.70%	$115.74	$114.22	1.31%	1,053,122 75.76%	1,390,000
Most Recent Note for UA - 2/24/2014 12:38:28 PM Hitting yet another new 52-week high today. Did not form a base of sufficient length while it stubbornly held its ground after considerable volume-driven gains. Prior mid-day reports repeatedly noted - "No resistance remains due to overhead supply as it gapped up today for a considerable volume-driven gain and new all-time highs. Reported strong Dec '13 earnings and encouraging guidance for FY '14. Found support near its 50 DMA line during consolidations in recent months. Since a downturn in the Mar '13 quarter its recent quarterly comparisons have shown earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline (C criteria) and it has a strong annual earnings (A criteria) history. Patient investors may watch for a new base or secondary buy point to develop and be noted in the weeks ahead."
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UEIC - NASDAQ - CONSUMER DURABLES - Electronic Equipment Universal Electronics	$42.79	+2.67 6.66%	$43.25	$40.99	4.39%	71,875 87.65%	82,000
Most Recent Note for UEIC - 2/24/2014 12:40:04 PM Hitting a new 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 3rd consecutive big gain. Reported earnings +17% on +16% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter versus the year ago period. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Prior quarterly comparisons were sub par, not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C criteria)."
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WRES - NASDAQ - Oil&Gas-U S Expl&Prod Warren Resources Inc	$3.97	+0.20 5.31%	$4.02	$3.97	0.00%	582,919 111.03%	525,000
Most Recent Note for WRES - 2/24/2014 12:41:03 PM Hitting another new 52-week high with today's volume-driven gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Earnings history has been erratic and not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines. Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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WTT - AMEX - ELECTRONICS - Scientific & Technical Instrum Wireless Telecom Group	$3.60	-0.08 -2.17%	$3.72	$3.79	-5.01%	103,913 87.32%	119,000
Most Recent Note for WTT - 2/24/2014 12:42:25 PM Pulling back from its 52-week high with higher volume today. Held its ground and made gradual progress following a "negative reversal" on 2/11/14 as the mid-day report cautioned members - "Earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines (C and A criteria). Low-priced stocks are discouraged from consideration unless all key criteria are solidly satisfied."
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WX - NYSE - DRUGS - Drug Manufacturers - Other Wuxi Pharmatech Inc Ads	$39.54	+0.99 2.56%	$40.61	$39.00	1.37%	866,472 120.51%	719,000
Most Recent Note for WX - 2/24/2014 12:45:50 PM Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high, clearing a sound base pattern with its 5th consecutive gain marked by increasing volume. No resistance remains due to overhead supply. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +31% on +17% sales revenues for the Sep '13 quarter, a 2nd comparison above the +25% minimum guideline, but fundamental concerns remain. This Chinese Medical/Dental Services firm's earnings history is not a match with the fact-based investment system's guidelines calling for the 3 or 4 most recent quarters to have earnings increases above the +25% guideline (C criteria)."
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ZBRA - NASDAQ - COMPUTER HARDWARE - Computer Peripherals Zebra Tech Corp Cl A	$66.63	+0.39 0.58%	$66.63	$67.04	-0.62%	368,036 151.46%	243,000
Most Recent Note for ZBRA - 2/24/2014 12:47:20 PM Hitting new 52-week highs with an impressive streak of 9 consecutive gains marked by volume including a big "breakaway gap" on 2/19/14. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Found support near its 50 DMA line during its recent consolidation. Reported earnings +28% on +12% sales revenues for the Dec '13 quarter, but prior quarterly comparisons showed sales revenues and earnings increases below the fact-based system's guidelines."
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